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No end in sight to Senate fight over military nominations
Nearly 200 nominations have been stalled over one senator’s objections to military abortion policies.
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This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.
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VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
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Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history
Army veteran Bradsher currently serves as Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff.
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Taliban may be getting bulk of US aid sent to Afghanistan
A government watchdog says US officials can’t say how much of the money is going to help civilians and how much is being stolen.
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Veterans can wait weeks to get VA help for drug, alcohol abuse
Department policies mandate waits of up to 30 days for VA care before outside options can be considered.
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Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wage
The legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.
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Lawmakers urge harsh punishment for national security leaks
The guardsman accused of posting the classified material online faces the possibility of decades in prison.
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No end in sight to Senate fight over military nominations
Nearly 200 nominations have been stalled over one senator’s objections to military abortion policies.
-
This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.
-
VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
-
Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history
Army veteran Bradsher currently serves as Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff.
-
Taliban may be getting bulk of US aid sent to Afghanistan
A government watchdog says US officials can’t say how much of the money is going to help civilians and how much is being stolen.
-
Veterans can wait weeks to get VA help for drug, alcohol abuse
Department policies mandate waits of up to 30 days for VA care before outside options can be considered.
-
Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wage
The legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.
-
Lawmakers urge harsh punishment for national security leaks
The guardsman accused of posting the classified material online faces the possibility of decades in prison.
-
No end in sight to Senate fight over military nominations
Nearly 200 nominations have been stalled over one senator’s objections to military abortion policies.
-
This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.
-
VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
-
Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history
Army veteran Bradsher currently serves as Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff.
-
Taliban may be getting bulk of US aid sent to Afghanistan
A government watchdog says US officials can’t say how much of the money is going to help civilians and how much is being stolen.
-
Veterans can wait weeks to get VA help for drug, alcohol abuse
Department policies mandate waits of up to 30 days for VA care before outside options can be considered.
-
Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wage
The legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.
-
Lawmakers urge harsh punishment for national security leaks
The guardsman accused of posting the classified material online faces the possibility of decades in prison.















